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Jacob John Caldwell

Hollywood,CA

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PERFORMER / PRODUCTION

Freelance
Hollywood, CA
10.2023 - Current
  • Maintained current feature credits across a wide variety of projects on IMDb: imdb.com/jacobjohncaldwell.
  • Worked as a Carpenter and Set Dresser for DropoutTV's Art Department from August 2024 to the present day.
  • Assisted as PA on Indie's for senior Art Department personnel, including lunch orders and prop pickups.
  • Co-Producer for the indie film CATnip, crowdfunding $67K, with a film premiere in December 2025.
  • Operated cargo vans and 17-foot cube trucks, adhering to all protocols from various third-party companies.

Performing Arts Director

Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services
Los Angeles, CA
09.2021 - 10.2023
  • Established and directed the Performing Arts Program at Vista School, overseeing all arts-based operations.
  • Served as a credentialed instructor for Los Angeles' at-risk youth, ages 8-22, at the Glorya Kaufman PAC.
  • Recruited, trained, and mentored staff in compliance standards and best practices for crisis management.
  • Evaluated program efficacy via showcases, class visits, and LAUSD parent-clinician reporting mechanisms.
  • Coordinated meetings with department heads to assess progress on IEPs and strategic program objectives.

Founder & Artistic Director

All House Dance Collective
North Hollywood, CA
10.2020 - 01.2023
  • Founded All House Dance Collective, a registered California Unincorporated Nonprofit Association.
  • Managed day-to-day operations, overseeing content creation for social media and financial management.
  • Organized in-person and virtual events, including a 2-day arts festival showcasing 40 international artists.
  • Facilitated workshops and training sessions to develop talent among dancers in our surrounding community.
  • Conducted feedback sessions to improve collective team dynamics and performance quality for donors.

Professional Social Dance Instructor & Specialist

Arthur Murray Dance Center Glendale-Montrose
Montrose, CA
09.2018 - 06.2020
  • Award-winning competitor and instructor who hosted eight competitions, two balls, and two galas for AMI.
  • Adapted teaching methods for 30+ dance styles, catering to the clients' needs, ranging from ages 17 to 86.
  • Achieved total sales of $433,619 by selling 458 individual dance programs that were priced $600 to $18,000.
  • Fueled significant growth, with $355,451 in program sales, and a 212% increase in the New Student Sector.
  • Orchestrated special events like dance vacations, recitals, and showcases to enhance students' work.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business-Management Economics; Marketing & Advertisement Concentration

University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
08.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts; Performance & Production Concentration

University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
08.2018

Certification

  • Crisis Management: Trained in both Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI) and Risking Connections. (Oct 2023)
  • Dance Instruction: Associate Bronze Social Dance & Dance Instructor Certificates. (Apr 2019, Sep 2018)
  • Education: California Basic Education Skills Credential (CBEST - Teacher's Cert). (Jan 2022)
  • Emergency Response: Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certified. (Oct 2023)

Timeline

PERFORMER / PRODUCTION

Freelance
10.2023 - Current

Performing Arts Director

Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services
09.2021 - 10.2023

Founder & Artistic Director

All House Dance Collective
10.2020 - 01.2023

Professional Social Dance Instructor & Specialist

Arthur Murray Dance Center Glendale-Montrose
09.2018 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Business-Management Economics; Marketing & Advertisement Concentration

University of California, Santa Cruz

Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts; Performance & Production Concentration

University of California, Santa Cruz
Jacob John Caldwell